Architecture aesthetics can impact the way we perceive inclusion by creating spaces that are more inviting and accommodating to people with different abilities, cultures, and backgrounds. For example, making buildings wheelchair accessible with ramps, elevators, and wider doorways sends a message of inclusion for people with disabilities. Similarly, incorporating natural elements such as daylight and greenery in buildings can create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for all. The choice of color, texture, and materials can also impact the inclusiveness of architecture as these choices can either create an inviting and warm space or an unwelcoming and cold one. In short, the design of a building can make people feel welcome and accepted or excluded and marginalized.
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